 

	

  *MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET*
N*o.: 140   Rev. No.: 9*
*Date Revised: 02/13/2008*

 

*I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION*

*Trade Name(s): Sil-Cell Microballoons, EP7962*
*CAS #:* 93763-70-3
*Chemical Name:* Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
*Formula:* Mixture
*From:* Eager Polymers
*Address:* 3350 W. 48^th Place
*City:* Chicago
*State:* Illinois
*Zip:* 60632
*Telephone:* 773-927-3484

 

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*II. PRODUCT INGREDIENTS*

*Ingredient Name:* Expanded Perlite
*CAS Number:* 93763-70-3
*%: *100
*PEL and TLV* (except as noted)
15 mg/m total dust-OSHA
5 mg/m respirable dust-OSHA
10 mg/m total dust-ACGIH

*Ingredient Name:* This product may contain crystalline silica: Quartz
 (Typical Analysis)
*CAS Number:* 14808-60-7
*%: *<.1
*PEL and TLV* (except as noted)
1 mg/m respirable quartz
OSHA & ACGIH TLV

 

*III. PHYSICAL DATA*

*Appearance and Odor:* Dry White Powder or Aggregate/No Odor.
*Boiling Point:* NA
*Evaporation Rate:* NA
*Vapor Pressure:* NA
*Specific Gravity (H2O = 1):* 2.35
*Water Solubility (%): *Negligible
*Melting Point:* NA
*Vapor Density (Air=1): *NA
*% Volatile by Volume:* None

*IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA*

*Flash Point (Method):* Nonflammable
*Flammable Limits: LEL:* NA  %   *UEL:* NA %
*Extinguishing Media:* NA
*Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:* None
*Special Fire-Fighting Procedures:* None

*V. REACTIVITY DATA*

Material is Stable. Hazardous Polymerization Cannot Occur.
*Chemical Incompatibilities:* Hydrofluoric Acid
*Conditions to Avoid:* None in designed use
*Hazardous Decomposition Products:* May react with hydrofluoric acid to
form a toxic gas.

*VI. HEALTH HAZARD DATA*

*Route(s) of Entry:*
*Inhalation?* Yes  *Skin?* No  *Ingestion?* No
*Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):*
*Acute:* Upper Respiratory Irritant, Excessive Inhalation of Any Dust
May Overload Lungs.
*Chronic: *None Known.
*Carcinogenicity:*
*NTP?* No  *IARC Monographs?* No  *OSHA Regulations?*  No
*Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:*
Upper Respiratory and Eye Irritation
*Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:*
Pre-Existing Upper Respiratory and Lung Diseases
*Emergency and First Aid Procedures:*
Inhalation - Remove to Fresh Air
Eyes - Flush with Large Quantities of Water

*VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES*

*Procedures for Spill/Leak:*
Vacuum clean or sweep up using a dust suppressant such as water.
Uncontaminated materials may be re-used.

*Waste Management:*
Non-hazardous as defined by RCRA (40 CFR part 261).
Method of disposal - landfill.
Reportable quantity - N/A. 

*VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION*

*Eye Protection:* Goggles or Safety Glasses are recommended.
*Gloves: *Not normally required.
*Respirator:* MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator
*Ventilation:* Local exhaust ventilation may be required to keep dust
concentrations below PEL/TLV.
*Other Protective clothing or equipment: *None

*IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS*

*Storage Segregation Hazard Classes:* NA
*Special Handling/Storage:* Repair broken bags immediately; avoid
creating dust
*Special Workplace Engineering Controls:* Not normally required.

Perlite is a naturally occurring substance and is therefore included,
but not individually listed, in the TSCA inventory.

*HMIS Ratings:*  0 = Minimal Hazard   E - Dust Respirator

*Prepared by*Silbrico

 As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing
information is believed to be accurate and is provided in good faith to
comply with applicable federal and state law(s). However, no warranty or
representation with respect to such information is intended or given.

 

